Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs Switzerland: Population using safely managed sanitation services
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
40.0%
in 2024
Switzerland
99.4%
in 2024
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
5th
Switzerland rank
2nd
Population using safely managed sanitation services over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 99.4% against 40.0% in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), a difference of 59.4%.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 2.5 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 5th and Switzerland ranks 2nd of 6 groups.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.9% | 94.7% | 75.8% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 28.9% | 96.8% | 67.9% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 38.2% | 99.4% | 61.2% | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using safely managed sanitation services, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 99.4% against 40.0% in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using safely managed sanitation services between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Switzerland?
- 59.4%, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Switzerland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Switzerland rank globally for population using safely managed sanitation services?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 5th and Switzerland ranks 2nd of 6 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Population using safely managed sanitation services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.